Program Components
The role of the Pest Management subprogram is to ensure adequate
delivery and integration of pest management research with operational,
and extension activities. The subprogram oversees the delivery of pure
and applied research in support of the development of operational cone
and seed pest management plans. Important goals of the subprogram are to
ensure delivery of sufficient seed to meet FGC objectives and reduce the
amount of conventional pesticides used to control cone and seed pests in
the province.
Gene conservation activities protect the gene pool needed for species
to adapt to future environmental conditions, and to ensure that genetic
resources are maintained for future generations. Activities are
developed by the Gene Conservation TAC and the Forest Gene Conservation
Centre at the University of British Columbia. Technical direction is
reviewed through a Scientific Advisory Committee. The Centre receives
funding through a Contribution Agreement with the Ministry, and seeks
funding from other agencies or groups as opportunities arise.
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The Tree Breeding Subprogram focuses on the continued improvement of
seed and vegetative materials for reforestation. Tree breeding
activities include selecting parents in wild stands, propagation,
testing offspring, mating, establishing/maintaining/measuring trials,
and technical support. The Subprogram also includes applied genecology
to support the information needs of seed planning unit (SPU) programs as
described in FGC Species Plans. FGC Interior and Coastal TACs and their
associated Species Committees carry out planning for the Tree Breeding
Subprogram. The MoF Research Branch manages and carries out Tree
Breeding Subprogram activities.
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The objective of OTIP is to increase the quality and quantity of seed
produced from existing forest companies and MoF seed orchards. It also
provides technical support for orchard production and management,
including pest management. OTIP spending is based on Species Plans.
Projects are developed through a Call-for-proposals process that is
based on Species Plans priorities. FGC technical committees review and
rank all proposals on need, technical merit, impact, value, and cost.
The MoF Tree Improvement Branch administers the OTIP on behalf of the
Ministry and the FGC.
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The Forest Genetics Council supports seed orchard expansions and
co-operative production of vegetative materials through Select Seed
Company Ltd. (SelectSeed), a corporation wholly owned by the B.C. Forest
Genetics Society. SelectSeed's primary mandate is to support seed
orchard expansions needed to meet FGC objectives. SelectSeed also
provides program management services to the FGC. SelectSeed's business
plan and investments are based on the long-term and annual business
plans prepared by FGC TACs and Species Committees. Management discretion
for spending lies with the SelectSeed Board of Directors, and is guided
by the terms of the SelectSeed-MoF Multi-Year Agreement. The SelectSeed
Business Plan is reviewed and approved annually by the FGC.
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The Extension and Communication Subprogram supports FGC goals and
objectives through extension, communication, and education activities.
These activities are developed and guided by the FGC Extension Technical
Advisory Committee (ETAC). The ETAC prepares an annual activity plan to
guide extension and communication activities. Extension and
Communication contracts are administered by the MoF Tree Improvement
Branch on behalf of the FGC.
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The Gene Resource Information Management Subprogram supports the
development of computer-based information systems that improve user
access to information about the availability of select reforestation
materials. Two information systems projects are in production: SPAR Web,
and the Species Plan Web Mapping System (SeedMap). Gene Resource
Information Management activities and budgets are developed by the Seed
Information Systems Steering Committee (SISSC), comprised of staff from
the MoF Tree Improvement Branch, MoF systems staff, and the FGC Program
Manager and presented to the Forest Genetics Council for approval.
The Administration Subprogram has two components. The administrative
infrastructure for the above Sub-programs is provided by the MoF-Tree
Improvement Branch on behalf of the Forest Genetics Council. The second
is support for the Council's day-to-day business, meetings,
communications, and planning for the FGC.
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Program Planning
Strategic and Business Planning
The multi-stakeholder FGC sets strategic objectives for the provincial forest
gene resource management program. Through its four Technical Advisory Committees
(TACs) Council lays the groundwork for it's Business Plan. Coastal and Interior TACs
develop species plans to achieve Council's objectives and maximize the economic
benefits from tree improvement throughout the province. The Gene Conservation TAC
develops activities for and directs the Centre for Gene Conservation at UBC. The FGC
Extension TAC, prepares an annual activity plan to guide subprogram activities.
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